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Great progress has been made in the field of medicine. We now have the cure for many diseases. Still, some diseases remain incurable. Here are some dreadful diseases for which we yet have no treatment.

Polio

Poliomyelitis or Polio is a viral disease that affects the nervous system. It leads to paralysis. Some symptoms of Polio are a headache, fever, nausea, muscle pains, etc. This disease spreads through contaminated water and food. This disease is prevalent in African and South Asian countries. Though there is a vaccination for children, the disease is still incurable.

Ebola

This virus broke out in West Africa in 2014. The fatality rate of people infected with Ebola virus is 90%. There is no cure for this disease yet.

Schizophrenia

It is a very complicated mental disorder. It’s a mental disorder and the patient fails to differentiate between reality and fantasy. There is no medical test for this disease. Some of the symptoms include not being able to think rationally, hallucinations, delusions, non-coherence of thought, etc. They eventually cannot recognize people in the real world.

HIV/AIDS

If someone is infected with HIV virus, then that person will have AIDS. It spreads through body fluids. So, if you have unprotected sex or use unsterilized syringes then you might be infected with HIV. The patient’s immune system is affected and so the person easily catches infections.

Researches are still going on to find a cure for these diseases. These diseases can be controlled to some extent but the patient will not fully recover. We hope the scientists will soon find a cure for these diseases.

Stephen Hawking is the best theoretical physicist of all time. He is as famous as a Hollywood actor. His groundbreaking works on relativity and black holes will always be a major contribution to the field of science. Here are some fascinating facts about this great scientist.

He was a mediocre student

In the early years, he didn’t have a very good academic career. He always got an average grade and he claims that it’s because he didn’t learn to read properly until the age of 8. As a teenager, though, he built a computer with his friends and showed great interest in things related to space and time. At the age of 17, he did well in the Oxford entrance exam and got admission to the university.

The diagnosis

He fell while ice skating during this first year at Cambridge University as a first-year graduate student. He was diagnosed with degenerative motor neuroon disease called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The doctors said that he would live for only two and a half years. He is living for so many years because his disease was diagnosed at an early stage. So, it progressed slowly.

The operation

In 1985 his health was in worst condition after he had pneumonia. He was unconscious and on ventilator support. The doctors wanted to remove the life support but his wife Jane didn’t agree. A tracheotomy operation was carried that helped him breathe. However, he lost his ability to speak.

He held distinguished academic posts and earned the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. This brilliant scientist will not only be remembered for his discoveries, but also for fighting such a dreadful disease and still contributing his ideas to science.

Science fair is held every year in school. Students must be encouraged to participate in this fair as it gives the students opportunities to learn many things. Here are some good reasons why participating in such project is important.

Helps in college application

If you want to get enrolled in a good college, then participating in science fair will help to make your application stronger. It will give you a point of distinction and your application will stand out from the rest of the applications.

Learn to share knowledge and teamwork

By doing a science project you learn how to share knowledge with your fellow students. You also work in a team and learn how to divide tasks among each member.

Helps winning scholarships

Participating in science fair gives you the opportunity to win scholarships. It distinguishes you from other applicants so increases your chance of getting a scholarship.

It’s a fun experience

Science fair is fun. You experiment with various things in science and see other teams do the same. You learn lots of new things and get to see things practically.

Acknowledgment and recognition

Just by participating in science fair you can get recognition and acknowledgment. This is very encouraging for you to move forward in your academic life.

So, if you have a science fair in school, you should participate in it. You should form a good team and come up with a good project to demonstrate your skills.